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ten russian helicopters flew into ukraine air space. watching it all very closely is united states. secretary of state john kerry discussing rising tensions this morning. >> we raise the issue of the airports, we raise the issue of armored vehicles and personnel in various places. while we were told that they are not engaging in any violation of the sovereignty and do not intend to, i nevertheless made it clear that that could be misinterpreted at the moment, and there are enough tensions that it is important for everybody to be extremely careful not to inflame the situation, and not to send the wrong messages. >> most crimeaens are ethnic russians. ussr collapsed in 1991, crimea became part of an independent ukraine. >> this is the tension that exists within ukraine itself. this is an east-west tension right within ukraine. >> a crimea is home to one of the major naval bases as well as pipelines that pump natural gas from russia. ousted president viktor yanukovych surfaced for the first time in public since fleeing the capitol last week. he spoke in russia. >> i intend to keep figh
ten russian helicopters flew into ukraine air space. watching it all very closely is united states. secretary of state john kerry discussing rising tensions this morning. >> we raise the issue of the airports, we raise the issue of armored vehicles and personnel in various places. while we were told that they are not engaging in any violation of the sovereignty and do not intend to, i nevertheless made it clear that that could be misinterpreted at the moment, and there are enough tensions...
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in ukraine. >> i'm bret baier in washington. this is a fox news alert. president obama addressing the nation less than an hour ago about reports the russian military had entered ukraine. we have fox team coverage tonight on the extremely fluid situation in ukraine, changing by the hour. wendell goler covers the president's brief address, but first, senior foreign affairs correspondent amy kellogg keeping a close eye from london on this developing story. good evening, amy. >> hi, bret. the warm glow of the olympic closing ceremony has dispalted in less than a wee ukraine's crimea has probably something to do with local militia groups, protection groups, bret, but certainly, there is a russian military presence down there, and the question and the concern is where is it all leading? another jarring wake-up call in ukraine. armed men take over the civilian airport in the semiautonomous region of crimea, and where russia bases its black sea fleet. russia says its personnel there are doing business as
in ukraine. >> i'm bret baier in washington. this is a fox news alert. president obama addressing the nation less than an hour ago about reports the russian military had entered ukraine. we have fox team coverage tonight on the extremely fluid situation in ukraine, changing by the hour. wendell goler covers the president's brief address, but first, senior foreign affairs correspondent amy kellogg keeping a close eye from london on this developing story. good evening, amy. >> hi,...
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and is ukraine important enough to west, including the united states, where we could actually see an escalation of these tensions? >> reporter: tony, ukraine falls in an incredibly important strategic location between east and west. there are a number of geopolitical matters that are important to ukraine, not least of which the pipeline of gas that comes from russia to europe, and europe gets an awful lot of its energy from russia via that pipeline. now for the russians, it's not just economic. it's not geopolitical. it is cultural. this is the birthplace of the russian state. this is where the russians began or what would eventually become the russians began their campaign to free themselves from the monguls back in centuries ago. so there is a cultural tie there. this all comes back in many ways to this fight between the west and the east. and there is just very strong sentiment from vladimir putin in particular, that he wants to re-establish an eurasiaen power, with a political system. this territory. this patch of ground is just located in such an area, tony, that it is fought ov
and is ukraine important enough to west, including the united states, where we could actually see an escalation of these tensions? >> reporter: tony, ukraine falls in an incredibly important strategic location between east and west. there are a number of geopolitical matters that are important to ukraine, not least of which the pipeline of gas that comes from russia to europe, and europe gets an awful lot of its energy from russia via that pipeline. now for the russians, it's not just...
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for being military intervention to ukraine. haveast several months reminded us how democracy can be difficult. the grading people of also reminded us that human beings have a universal right to determine their own future. right now the situation remains very fluid, vice president biden just spoke with prime minister of ukraine to assure him that in this difficult moment the united states supports his efforts and stands for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic future of your grade. i also commend the ukrainian government's restraint, and its commitment to uphold its international obligations. we will continue to coordinate closely with our european allies, we will continue to communicate directly with the russian government, and we will continue to keep all of you in the press corps and the mirkin people informed as events develop. thank you very much. >> that was president obama addressing the white house to score on the situation in the ukraine. i want to bring in our chief washington correspondent peter cook
for being military intervention to ukraine. haveast several months reminded us how democracy can be difficult. the grading people of also reminded us that human beings have a universal right to determine their own future. right now the situation remains very fluid, vice president biden just spoke with prime minister of ukraine to assure him that in this difficult moment the united states supports his efforts and stands for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic future of your...
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. >> over the last several days, the united states has been responding to events as they unfold in ukraine. throughout this crisis, we have been very clear about one fundamental principle, the ukrainian people deserve the opportunity to determine their own future. together with our european allies, we have urged an end to the violence and encouraged ukrainians to pursue a course in which they stabilize their country, forge a broadbased government, and move to elections this spring. i also spoke several days ago with president putin, and my administration has been in daily communication with russian officials. we've made clear that they can be part of an international communities effort to support the stability and success of a united ukraine going forward. which is not only in the interest of the people of ukraine and the international community, but also in russia's interests. however, we are now deeply concerned by reports of military movements taken by the russian federation inside of ukraine. russia has a historic relationship with ukraine, including cultural and economic ties and a mi
. >> over the last several days, the united states has been responding to events as they unfold in ukraine. throughout this crisis, we have been very clear about one fundamental principle, the ukrainian people deserve the opportunity to determine their own future. together with our european allies, we have urged an end to the violence and encouraged ukrainians to pursue a course in which they stabilize their country, forge a broadbased government, and move to elections this spring. i also...
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if ukraine doesn't split into two states f this divide isn't going to go away, and if i am right, think what that now means. a new cold war with all of the dangers of the old one but now at russia's doorstep, that can't be good for anybody. >> from the government perspective, as stephen is saying, geo politicly ukraine is crucial, the biggest european country, a big border with russia, crimea, as we have said, was part of russia in the past. so what does the u.s. do, given the importance? >> secretary of state john kerry has been in touch with his colleague. neither country wants it tus stage. in america, let's understand first of all, there is no lust or desire on the part of the american people to intervene and get entangled with global war. we saw that with syria. it's interesting that foreign ministers have already, over syria last august, worked out a diplomatic approach. i think the eu, the united states and russia have to be deeply concerned about a very grim reality. ukraine is bankrupt. it probably needs $35,000,000,000 in short assistance. russia has been subsidizing natural g
if ukraine doesn't split into two states f this divide isn't going to go away, and if i am right, think what that now means. a new cold war with all of the dangers of the old one but now at russia's doorstep, that can't be good for anybody. >> from the government perspective, as stephen is saying, geo politicly ukraine is crucial, the biggest european country, a big border with russia, crimea, as we have said, was part of russia in the past. so what does the u.s. do, given the importance?...
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near ukraine's borders in a few hours. john kerry said it is no time to interfere, and adds he's assured by the russians this the manoeuvres were scheduled before the recent uprising. >> we believe that everybody needs to step back and avoid any kind of provocations. we want to see in the next days ahead, obviously, that the choices russia makes conform to the affirmation that we received today. >> as jennifer says, ousted president viktor yanukovych still in hiding issued a statement saying he's asked russia to ensure his safety from extremists. rory challands has more from moscow. >> if any country, ukraine, for example, was wondering about russia's military capabilities, conveniently there's a display going on. vladimir putin put two of russia's four military districts on high alert. land, sea and air power tested for readiness. moscow insists that the war games are not connected. n.a.t.o. is warning against escalation. >> i urge russia not to take action escalating tension or creating misunderstanding. i urge the new u
near ukraine's borders in a few hours. john kerry said it is no time to interfere, and adds he's assured by the russians this the manoeuvres were scheduled before the recent uprising. >> we believe that everybody needs to step back and avoid any kind of provocations. we want to see in the next days ahead, obviously, that the choices russia makes conform to the affirmation that we received today. >> as jennifer says, ousted president viktor yanukovych still in hiding issued a...
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even if ukraine doesn't for mallly split into two states as it might, but this divide isn't going away. and if i'm right, think what that now means. a new cold war with all the dangers of the old one but now right on russia's borders. that can't be good for anybody. >> from the government perspective in the u.s., what does that mean. geo politically ukraine is crucial. it is the biggest european country and it is a big border with russia crimea as we have said was part of russia in the past. so, what does the u.s. do given the importance? >> well secretary of state john kerry has been in touch with his colleague, neither country wants to intervene at this stage. in america, let's understand first of all there is no lust or desire on the part of the american people to intervene and get entangled in global war. we have seen that. we saw that with syria. it is interesting that foreign minister and john kerry have already over syria last august worked out a diplomatic approach. i think the eu, the united states and russia have to be deeply concerned about a very grim reality. ukraine is ba
even if ukraine doesn't for mallly split into two states as it might, but this divide isn't going away. and if i'm right, think what that now means. a new cold war with all the dangers of the old one but now right on russia's borders. that can't be good for anybody. >> from the government perspective in the u.s., what does that mean. geo politically ukraine is crucial. it is the biggest european country and it is a big border with russia crimea as we have said was part of russia in the...
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this is a moment where if the eu, united states and russia want to find a way to stabilize ukraine. want to ensure that the far right, ex freemennist elements have been inflamed in this atmosphere do not come to the fore, boy do they have an imperative to work together. i can't believe the back channels this knows countries aren't working overtime. and labrov because diploes massey involves people. he had a good relationship with john kerry and did not with hillary chinon. >> something else that steve inbrought about the conversation that was leaked. you said the essential revelation was high level u.s. officials were plotting to midwife a new anti-russian ukranian government by ousting or new centralizing the demically elect president, that is a coup. would a coup really have been in u.s. interests? obviously that has ended up happening. thank you. obviously that is what happened. and we are embasing it. did it seem to be a popular uprising to a great extent. >> hold on just a second. just a second. tough guys with masks over their face carrying weapons in the streets are dictating
this is a moment where if the eu, united states and russia want to find a way to stabilize ukraine. want to ensure that the far right, ex freemennist elements have been inflamed in this atmosphere do not come to the fore, boy do they have an imperative to work together. i can't believe the back channels this knows countries aren't working overtime. and labrov because diploes massey involves people. he had a good relationship with john kerry and did not with hillary chinon. >> something...
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putin has very little regard for the united states. he is committed and believed in with all his being that ukraine is part of russian. crimea has -- where major soviet naval base on the black sea is, and we could never geoff up and -- never give up and we're seeing an intervention that is deeply disturbing and alarming, and i don't think he thinks the united states is going to do much, given when he looks around and sees his troops in georgia and seeing american weakness and withdrawal. what do we do now? i think we have to, first of all, condemn it. second, get the immediately as quickly as possible, get the ukrainian economy going again by arranging loans in the imf. threaten a number of sanctions, including restarting of our missile defense systems in the czech republic, saying we're going to take georgia and other nations into nato, and instead of tell -- >> might be easier said than done. no matter what we have said, even when we have spoken in broad terms, consequences for your actions, he still keeps acting, and the latest news
putin has very little regard for the united states. he is committed and believed in with all his being that ukraine is part of russian. crimea has -- where major soviet naval base on the black sea is, and we could never geoff up and -- never give up and we're seeing an intervention that is deeply disturbing and alarming, and i don't think he thinks the united states is going to do much, given when he looks around and sees his troops in georgia and seeing american weakness and withdrawal. what...
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the united states is losing patience with putin. washington warning the kremlin to stand down now in ukraine. russian forces are on the move. journalists from the "associated press" report they've spotted a convoy of russian troops making its way through southern ukraine. the same region where armed men in full battle gear have now seized and taken control of two airports. we'll show you where this is happening. crimea region on the black sea, critical port area where russia has a huge navy base. wear hearing from the ex-president of ukraine and he is in russia and is getting president putin's protection. he says despite the bloodshed he is still the rightful ruler and started his news conference with a clear sign of frustration. see the break there? the former president snapped his pen in half. went on place blame for his problems on the west and the united states. >> translator: irresponsible by the west. but ukraine is a strong country and we well overcome it. >> that was awful, that translation. i have know idea what he said but
the united states is losing patience with putin. washington warning the kremlin to stand down now in ukraine. russian forces are on the move. journalists from the "associated press" report they've spotted a convoy of russian troops making its way through southern ukraine. the same region where armed men in full battle gear have now seized and taken control of two airports. we'll show you where this is happening. crimea region on the black sea, critical port area where russia has a...
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state andcretary of his counterpart have talked ukraine plans of the affecting the territorial sovereignty. this has rattled investors here. today things seem to be a little calmer in kiev. >> what are you hearing from the people on the ground? do they think they need more assistance from the united states and the eu? >> they are expecting that nato which includes the united states will step up to the plate if required. they have treaty obligations. i think that is something they are expecting. the debt situation, one could argue is somewhat out of control in the ukraine. we have come out and said we would be willing to lend the country $1 billion. john kerry announced that news earlier this week. that is just a drop in the bucket. can these debt issues be solved? but it hase solved to be properly dealt with. the international monetary fund is the organization that should take care of this situation. willerstand that the imf meet early next week to start working with the new government. the prime minister yesterday made a good point in his declaration and he says it's a high priority for t
state andcretary of his counterpart have talked ukraine plans of the affecting the territorial sovereignty. this has rattled investors here. today things seem to be a little calmer in kiev. >> what are you hearing from the people on the ground? do they think they need more assistance from the united states and the eu? >> they are expecting that nato which includes the united states will step up to the plate if required. they have treaty obligations. i think that is something they...
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russia is very deeply concerned about their previously satellite state of ukraine, mobilized troops along the border. they say those exercises were previously planned, but nobody is aware -- everybody is aware, basically that this is happening at a very sensitive time. we are of course hearing about those possible troops inside crimea. russia is animate that the ukraine is in its sphere of influence and reiterated they do not appreciate western interference in ukraine. recent statements, foreign minister said that he felt that the e.u. in particular was exacerbating the situation. >> viktor yanukovych, a wanted man, now we're hearing prosecutors in geneva are investigating he and his brother concerning allegation of money laundering. bring us up to date on that. >> that is a very interesting development, because we are hearing from kiev that they believe that tens of billions of dollars have been spirited away from ukraine and ukraine's economy. ukraine's economy is already in a very differ situation, so you subtract possibly 35, maybe even more, we're hearing figures of $70 billion, not
russia is very deeply concerned about their previously satellite state of ukraine, mobilized troops along the border. they say those exercises were previously planned, but nobody is aware -- everybody is aware, basically that this is happening at a very sensitive time. we are of course hearing about those possible troops inside crimea. russia is animate that the ukraine is in its sphere of influence and reiterated they do not appreciate western interference in ukraine. recent statements,...
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it's not going to allow ukraine to become an anti-russian government no matter what the united states says. and they have a history of doing this -- using this kind of leverage in the past. when georgia, another country formerly in the soviet union started to move away, they started a movement there a few years ago. i think what they're doing is sending a message to the united states that there is a limit to how far we're going to let this new ukrainian government go. >> do you think there's a real concern that russia could invade at least a portion of the ukraine? do you think there's a real concern in this day and age that this is going to happen. >> my guess would be that russia would want to avoid that. from their point of view, it's to do nonmilitary things, things that they don't have their fingerprints on quite as much but would send a message to the ukrainian government. >> with that in mind, what can the u.s. do? the military involvement is not on the table. >> i think the best thing we can do for ukraine is try to stabilize it economically. it's going to be better able to re
it's not going to allow ukraine to become an anti-russian government no matter what the united states says. and they have a history of doing this -- using this kind of leverage in the past. when georgia, another country formerly in the soviet union started to move away, they started a movement there a few years ago. i think what they're doing is sending a message to the united states that there is a limit to how far we're going to let this new ukrainian government go. >> do you think...
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mostly because of the impact he had in the united states. >> the president of ukraine disappeared. >> that's why we have to elect a new ones. >> we chose further reductions in troop strength in order to keep up our readiness and technological superiority. >> this is for the protection of religious rights. >> this is discrimination couched behind the belief that i can hide behind my religious beliefs. >> after weighing all of the arguments, i have vetoed senate bill 1062 moments ago. >> usually one of the background players, and it's weird, obviously, this, but at the same time, it is what it is. and part of life. >> it might work to get people all torn up and upset and everybody mad all the time. but it is a dumb way to run a country. >> every time he's come, it's been really good for me. >> i had to fake it for "argo." i get to see the real thing here. >> i personally have seen the massive amount of financial strain this disease causes. and if the american people ever decide to reject genitalia driven comedy, i will no longer be able to afford it. >> not that much. >> not that much a
mostly because of the impact he had in the united states. >> the president of ukraine disappeared. >> that's why we have to elect a new ones. >> we chose further reductions in troop strength in order to keep up our readiness and technological superiority. >> this is for the protection of religious rights. >> this is discrimination couched behind the belief that i can hide behind my religious beliefs. >> after weighing all of the arguments, i have vetoed...